Synonyms of lets

lets 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of let

1

as in allows

to give permission to

my parents would not let me drive until I had a job and could pay for my own gas

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allows
• permits
• leaves
• empowers
• authorizes
• approves
• endorses
• licenses
• liberates
• frees
• sanctions
• gives in (to)
• indulges
• caters (to)
• commissions
• releases
• humors

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• forbids
• prohibits
• enjoins
• discourages
• prevents
• blocks
• inhibits
• impedes
• constrains
• deters
• obstructs
• curbs
• bars
• frustrates
• holds back

2

as in rents

chiefly British to give the possession and use of (something) in return for periodic payment

the pensioner has begun letting rooms in her home to earn some extra money

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rents
• leases
• hires
• engages
• charters
• sublets
• lodges
• subleases
• rack-rents

3

as in enables

to make able or possible

the low gravity on the moon lets you make enormous leaps and jumps

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enables
• allows
• empowers
• permits
• prepares
• equips
• approves
• qualifies
• endorses
• readies
• fits
• habilitates
• conditions
• sanctions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevents
• precludes
• inhibits
• prohibits
• forbids
• disallows
• enjoins

4

as in tolerates

to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference

they let their kids get away with murder

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allows
• tolerates
• ignores
• permits
• suffers
• puts up with
• disregards
• forgives
• condones
• overlooks
• brushes (aside or off)
• winks (at)
• excuses
• gives in (to)
• indulges
• caters (to)
• shrugs off
• brooks
• pardons
• humors

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevents
• blocks
• constrains
• forbids
• prohibits
• bars
• discourages
• interferes (with)
• inhibits
• impedes
• curbs
• frustrates
• deters
• holds back

lets

2 of 2

noun

plural of let

as in obstacles

something that makes movement or progress difficult

artists are allowed to sell their goods in the public square without let or hindrance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obstacles
• hurdles
• obstructions
• barriers
• embarrassments
• stops
• loads
• stumbling blocks
• burdens
• inhibitions
• interferences
• impediments
• constraints
• blocks
• cramps
• shackles
• drags
• handicaps
• chains
• balks
• encumbrances
• hindrances
• clogs
• trammels
• manacles
• deterrents
• hitches
• catches
• rubs
• bars
• fetters
• snags
• crimps
• brakes
• delays
• reins
• stone walls
• restraints
• holdbacks
• dangers
• disadvantages
• brick walls
• curbs
• hobbles
• hazards
• checks
• arrests
• difficulties
• blockades
• blockages
• stoppages
• embargoes
• stalls
• drawbacks
• hardships
• perils
• bits
• reefs
• cumbers
• holdups
• adversities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incentives
• spurs
• stimuli
• catalysts
• help
• advantages
• stimulants
• breaks
• edges
• goads
• benefits
• aids
• impetuses
• boosts
• assistances
• handmaidens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lets

Verb

The policy lets parents use public dollars for their child’s private or homeschooled education. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2026

Court decisions have created a workaround that lets local governments coordinate with outside groups to put special taxes on the ballot through signature collection, instead of by a resolution of a city council or other government body. — Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026

Increasing the amount of electrolyte lets a utility extend discharge time while keeping the same peak output, giving operators more flexibility when sizing a storage project. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

The robot has 13 motorized joints, with six in each leg and another that lets its upper body rotate. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Wild Horse Nine is a funny movie, even when — especially when — McDonagh slows things down and just lets Rockwell and Malkovich cook in tandem. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026

The film is set in a world where technology lets people wipe out painful memories. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

To keep premiums lower, the state lets drivers choose between two lawsuit rights. — Reputio, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026

Forgotten Bakery also lets its customers craft their own bagel sandwiches. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Noun

Starting with a scene that feels real and looks real lets McKeown get away with what is otherwise a silly creature feature, elongated but never past the point of enjoyment. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

In darker environments, opening the aperture lets in more light. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

The mesh upper lets air circulate, while grooves in the sole help the shoe bend and move along with your foot instead of feeling stiff. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026

This balance of light and dark lets Grounded play well with other colors, materials, and finishes. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026

Easing in lets kids absorb the energy gradually, gives you time to find your seats, hit the bathroom and grab snacks or merch without missing the opening notes. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026

Reaching out and sharing what’s going on lets in the light. — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 7 June 2026

The other lets go of a red balloon. — Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026

Technology that shows who's scheduled to be in lets employees make informed decisions about when their presence adds value. — Alaa Pasha, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026